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Digital and Precision Agriculture Lab, University of MarylandPrecision Agriculture Technology Conference on Feb 26, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza, Annapolis.Digital and Precision Agriculture Lab, University of MarylandPrecision Agriculture Technology Conference on Feb 26, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza, Annapolis.
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Drone-Based Spraying for Watermelon in the Mid-Atlantic

Smart Aerial Spraying Systems for Watermelon

Drone spraying for watermelon production; effectiveness and efficiency assessment.

Assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of drone-based spraying for watermelon production in the Mid-Atlantic, in collaboration with the Mar-Del Watermelon Association.

Sub-projects

Optimizing Smart Spraying using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Optimizing Smart Spraying using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Abubakar Siddiq Palli

Field trials and evaluation of smart spraying technologies for watermelon production.

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Optimizing Smart Spraying using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) 1
Optimizing Smart Spraying using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) 2
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based estimation of agrochemical deposition for complex agricultural systems

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based estimation of agrochemical deposition for complex agricultural systems

Abubakar Siddiq Palli

AI-based estimation of agrochemical deposition for complex agricultural systems.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based estimation of agrochemical deposition for complex agricultural systems 1
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based estimation of agrochemical deposition for complex agricultural systems 2
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based estimation of agrochemical deposition for complex agricultural systems 3

Outcomes

  • Protocols for drone spraying in watermelon.
  • Grower adoption and training.